Harper and Watkins return as Dancer names squad for Olympic qualifiers

Ireland head to Spain with a place in Paris on the line. 

BACK IN: Ireland's Chloe Watkins.  Picture: Frank Uijlenbroek/World Sport Pics

Irish hockey stars Chloe Watkins and Beth Harper have been recalled to the national squad for next month's Olympic qualifiers in Spain.

Head coach Sean Dancer is preparing his women’s squad for the eight-nation tournament which will take place between January 13 and 21 in Valencia.